Seed no. 630C
Gilia tricolor
Bird's Eyes
£2.25
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Year at a glance
Sow
Flowers
Germination
Sow directly where they are to flower in spring. Surface sow onto prepared soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. Gently water. Ideal temp. 18-21⁰C. Germination takes 15-21 days approx. Thin if required.
Growing
Prefers a light moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Very easy to grow. Requires little attention.
Cultivation
Will self-seed freely. Deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedling next season.
| Genus | Gilia |
|---|---|
| Species | tricolor |
| Family | Polemoniaceae |
| Common name | Bird's Eyes |
| Seed number | 630C |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Colour | Purple/Lavender |
| Position | Full sun |
| Soil type | Chalky, Sandy, Loam |
| Soil acidity | Alkaline, Neutral, Acid |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Height | 2.1m |
| Sow | Apr, May |
| Flowers | Jul, Aug, Sep |
| Seeds per packet | 12480 |
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